Many kinds of NPOs, or non-profit organizations, exist all around the world. Students often learn how to serve countries and communities that lack basic health care options and treatments, while other students learn how to provide food and shelter to refugees escaping war and destruction.

A certificate is an educational goal for many students who want to improve their visibility among aggressive job applicants. Certificates may help provide students with increased skills and experience in a number of diverse disciplines, such as business, finance, hospitality, leadership, and management.